Gadaghat - Khairagarh, Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai

Gadaghat is a village situated in the Khairagarh tehsil of Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from Khairagarh and around 60 km from Rajnandgaon. Lachhana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gadaghat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gadaghat is 440309. The village covers a total geographical area of 291.06 hectares and falls under the 491881 pincode. Khairagarh is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Gadaghat village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dongargarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Rajnandgaon Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gadaghat

According to the 2011 Census, Gadaghat village had a total population of 379 people, including 192 males and 187 females, living in 89 households. The sex ratio was 974 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.34%, with male literacy at 83.72% and female literacy at 57.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 19, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 232.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Gadaghat

Gadaghat is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Gadaghat

Gadaghat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jatkanhar, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khairagarh to Gadaghat is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Gadaghat is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gadaghat

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Gadaghat village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Gadaghat

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Gadaghat village are given below:

FAQs about Gadaghat